Uber and Pony.ai Prepare to Deploy 2,000 Robotaxis Throughout Europe

Pony AI, a Chinese company specializing in autonomous vehicles, has partnered with Uber to roll out 2,000 robotaxis in four European cities as part of their expanded collaboration.

This venture emphasizes the ambitions of both companies to establish a significant presence in the rapidly growing robotaxi market. Recently, Uber has allied with over 30 entities in the autonomous vehicle field, including Pony.ai. At the same time, Pony.ai has successfully initiated operations in four cities across China and has collaborated with local transport authorities to aid the deployment of its robotaxis in Europe and the Middle East, including Qatar.

While Uber and Pony.ai have yet to announce a specific timeline for the launch of these robotaxis or the cities involved, they have committed to sharing more information soon. The enhanced partnership appears to clarify several elements, particularly regarding Pony.ai’s “joint-deployment model,” which is advancing towards commercial viability.

In this collaboration, the Guangzhou-based company will supply the autonomous vehicle technology, while Uber will leverage its broad ride-hailing platform. Both organizations have indicated that responsibilities for fleet management—including maintenance, cleaning, and charging—might be assigned to a local service provider, and the ownership structure of the robotaxi fleet could vary by market.

Uber and Pony.ai initially partnered in May 2025, concentrating on the Middle East. Earlier this year, they redirected their focus toward Europe, intending to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, in conjunction with the local firm Verne.